GCA Recent News

Mike Lind becomes GCA Chairman for 2018/19 We recently (2018) welcomed our new Chairman for 2018/19. Mike Lind, who is the Managing Director of Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre in Somerset, took on the role as our Chairman elect…

The Cabbages team lift Greenfingers Challenge Cup Some of our members are celebrating after being crowned the winners of a game of ‘fockey’ and helping raise £25,150 for Greenfingers (January, 2018). The Greenfingers Challenge Cup, which was held at Stratford…

Garden centres scoop top awards at our conference Garden centres from across the country scooped awards during our 52nd annual conference at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon on Monday, January 22. It is clear that all of our winners…

Sign up for game of ‘fockey’ for Greenfingers Challenge Cup Garden centre and horticultural industry staff are being asked to sign up for a fundraising event being held at our annual conference. A game of hockey with an element of…

BBC comedian to compere GCA awards dinner Radio and TV comedian Jo Caulfield will be compering our conference awards’ dinner this month (January, 2018). Jo, who is also a comedy writer, has worked on some of the biggest shows and…

Become a Member

The GCA not only provides support to garden centres to ensure they remain the most progressive and the best in the UK but also offers benefits to industry suppliers and the opportunity to reach key decision makers in the industry.

GCA Trust Scholarship

The GCA Trust is pleased to invite applications for a scholarship to support students who wish to gain qualifications and further their career in the garden centre by attending a full-time or part time National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree course in Horticulture.

Many of the country’s leading garden centres belong to the Garden Centre Association and each one has to achieve a high level of good business practice before they can be accepted as an Approved Member.

To ensure that high standards are maintained, each garden centre is inspected annually.

Why Visit Britain’s Best Garden Centres

At GCA member garden centres you can be assured of excellent levels of service, quality plants and associated products, together with innovative life-style displays, professional advice and information.

Helpful gardening experts trained to advise you

Inspiration for your home and garden

The widest range of fresh, healthy plants cared for by professional horticulturists

Money back guarantee on your hardy nursery plants

The most comprehensive range of gardening products

A rewarding experience for all the family all the year round

GCA e-learning initiative – GCA GROW

GCA GROW is the modern way to bring comprehensive training to garden centre teams. It has been developed to improve the knowledge of individuals and the service levels to valued garden centre customers. Available exclusively to GCA and now HTA members

Many of the country's leading garden centres belong to the Garden Centre Association and each one has to achieve a high level of good business practice before they can be accepted as an Approved Member.